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29-SEP-2009

FotM_BobCoe_3.JPG

I found this lively, attractive space while photographing the interior of the new Cambridge (Massachusetts) Public Library. It might be a suitable venue for a variety of events. But alas, no reception for library volunteers will be held here; no modern art or photography exhibit will be shown here; no visitors' shoes will ever scuff the red tile floor. Why? Because the space is imaginary, its image an illusion. Rotate the picture left 90 degrees to see the reality: a mini-atrium perched high above a stairway. The "floor" is actually a wall, the "wall" a skylight window. Frankly, I wish the architect had built it my way!

Canon EOS 50D
1/180s f/9.5 at 18.0mm iso800 full exif

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